Ethie Castle, Ethie Maines

Ethie Castle, a centuries-old fortress in the Lowlands, is home to a haunting presence known as the Lady in Green. This ghostly apparition is believed to be the mistress of Cardinal Beaton, a prominent figure in Scottish history. Alongside her lover, the Lady in Green is said to roam the castle's corridors, accompanied by the sorrowful sounds of young children and eerie dragging noises. The atmosphere within the castle's walls is palpably charged with an otherworldly energy, leaving visitors to wonder about the tragic events that may have led to these paranormal occurrences.

Just over a kilometre offshore, Montrose

Off the coast of Montrose, in the Lowlands of Scotland, a bizarre encounter took place in 1903. The crew of the Rosa were out at sea when they spotted something extraordinary - a two metre tall neck rising out of the water. The creature's appendage looked around cautiously before diving back down into the depths. This strange sighting has left many to wonder what exactly was seen that day.

Letham grange, Arbroath

Letham Grange in Arbroath has a reputation for being one of Scotland's most haunted locations. The story begins in the 1940s when a group of WRENS were billeted in the old ballroom during the war. They reported waking up in the middle of the night to see a silvery grey figure of a man with a sunken face and deep set eyes. He was dressed in a wide-brimmed hat and high collar, but his body seemed to fade away at the waist. The WRENS were understandably shaken by these appearances, and the owners of the grange were asked about the haunting. They reassured everyone that no one was in danger but advised against sleeping in the ballroom, which was eventually used for something else.

St Vigeans' church, Arbroath

St Vigeans' Church in Arbroath stands on a site where a legendary water spirit, known as the Water Kelpie, was said to reside. According to local lore, a holy man caught the mischievous creature and forced it to build the church over its former home, a very deep loch. For years, locals were wary of entering the building, fearing it would collapse into the hidden waters beneath the foundations. This eerie tale has become an integral part of the church's history and a fascinating footnote in the annals of Scottish folklore.

Church of St Vigeans, Vigeans

The Church of St Vigeans in Vigeans, Lowlands, is home to a rather unusual legend. It's said that the building materials for the church were carried into position by a water kelpie, a mythical creature from Scottish folklore. But that's not all - the kelpie apparently made a rather ominous promise: if anyone working for the church ever took their own life, the church would sink into a great lake that lay deep under the building. Sounds like a pretty wild story, but it's said that in the eighteenth century, the minister of the parish actually did take his own life.

Kinnaird Castle and surrounding area Inn, Brechin

Kinnaird Castle and surrounding area Inn in Brechin is home to a rather unsettling ghost story. They say James Carnegie, a former laird at the hall, was well versed in the black arts. His dabbling in dark magic has resulted in his soul being doomed to travel in a black coach pulled by dark horses for the rest of eternity. It's a haunting manifestation that's steeped in local legend and continues to fascinate those interested in the paranormal.